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Governor Cuomo Announces Minimum Wage Increase to Take Effect on December 31st
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the minimum wage increase will take effect on December 31, 2018, rising to $15 for large employers in New York City and continuing t…Read More...

SAMHSA Announces up to $5 Million in Funding To Establish a Center of Excellence Related to Protected Health Information for Mental and Substance Use Disorders
SAMHSA is accepting applications for funding to create a Center o…Read More...

The announcement below comes from our friends at NYAPRS:
With the support of NYAPRS and other advocacy groups the Mental Health Alternatives to Solitary Confinement (MHASC) invites people who have survived incarceration and/or the public mental health …Read More...

Relias is offering a free webinar titled "Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders Presentations in the Emergency Department" on June 7th from 1pm to 2pm.
Please see below for more information and registration details.
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The Justice Center is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Justice Center Code of Conduct Award.
Anyone who signs the Code of Conduct is eligible. People who sign the Code of Conduct are individuals who are employed by, or volunteer at, state ope…Read More...

Please see the flyer for the next Robust Tenant Council Forum received from the OMH NYC Field Office, Carla Rabinowitz at Community Access, and the NYC Planning Group for Robust Tenant Councils.
The forum will be held April 17th from 3-5pm at Founta…Read More...

Please share the flyers below to help our friends at NYAPRS reach and educate recovering people, family members, and providers about the HARP, Health Home/SDE, and HCBS offerings.
They are able to train your fellow staff members and also any individuals …Read More...

The New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) has released the following statement in response to the tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
NYAPRS Statement in Response to Parkland, Florida Tragedy
February 25, 2018
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The National Council for Behavioral Health is hosting a webinar titled "Emotional Dimensions of Health Care: A Prescription For Better Health" on February 28th at 1pm EST. ACL member organization Institute for Community Living's CEO David Woodlock will …Read More...